A common question from parents is how to teach their child to stand up for themselves, for example, if your child is pushed or someone always takes their toy. Here I like to pass on the advice from my children’s first preschool teacher. 1. Use body language Show them how they can put their hands on their hips. Using strong body language is particularly useful for children who are smaller than their peers. 2. Use words Even if your child is pre-verbal, you can model the words they … [Read more...] about Teaching kids to stand up for themselves